leaving
AmericanEtymology
Origin of leaving
First recorded in 1300–50, leaving is from the Middle English word leving. See leave 1, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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Extreme weather has already wreaked havoc on southern and central China this week, with storms leaving at least 39 dead and causing dozens of rivers to overflow and a reservoir dam to burst.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
The changes are part of wider efforts to ensure building safety issues are fixed "quickly and fairly, without leaving leaseholders facing unreasonable costs", the government said.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
Behind closed doors, things loosen up a little, and after leaving the university behind Nafisi hosts in her home an all-woman book group that meets to discuss Western novels, some of them banned in Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026
The NFL will have one more grass surface next season as the Buffalo Bills move into their new Highmark Stadium, leaving the artificial turf behind at their old stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
‘Right, let’s get some windows open before we do anything,’ Dad says, going into the kitchen and leaving us in the front room.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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